http://www.examiner.com/twin_cities?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:42:13 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-28900-Minneapolis-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Creative-Thanksgiving-activities-in-language-arts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools Following the Thanksgiving themed science ideas and the historical links and crafts, here are some language arts ideas related to Thanksgiving.  Hopefully these activities will help work a little fun into your homeschool this week. Ask... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:04:41 GMT Alicia Bayer - Minneapolis Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28900-Minneapolis-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Creative-Thanksgiving-activities-in-language-arts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-24516-University-of-Minnesota-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Moulin-rouge-the-ballet-coming-to-Northrop?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools The ballet is coming back to Northrop! Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to Northrop with an original production and world premiere of the most celebrated cabaret in history, Paris's Moulin Rouge, created by  Canadian choreographer... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:13:50 GMT Dennis Jansen - University of Minnesota Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24516-University-of-Minnesota-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Moulin-rouge-the-ballet-coming-to-Northrop?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-18722-Minneapolis-Piano-Lesson-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Best-age-for-your-child-to-begin-piano-lessons?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools Many parents feel that starting their child in piano lessons at a young age will give them an advantage over other children. But that's not necessarily true. Sometimes starting too young can actually do more damage than good. What is the best age for... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:14:23 GMT Julie Lind - Minneapolis Piano Lesson Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18722-Minneapolis-Piano-Lesson-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Best-age-for-your-child-to-begin-piano-lessons?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-15144-Minneapolis-School-Volunteer-Examiner~y2009m9d21-11-Million-give-back-on-the-National-Day-of-Service?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools On September 11, millions of Americans participated in the first ever National Day of Service and Remembrance. The new service day aimed to rekindle the spirit and compassion of those who rose to serve their communities in the days following the attacks,... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:38:32 GMT Joel Bisser - Minneapolis School Volunteer Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15144-Minneapolis-School-Volunteer-Examiner~y2009m9d21-11-Million-give-back-on-the-National-Day-of-Service?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10440-Minneapolis-Business-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d19-The-Overachievers-A-Look-at-High-School-Competition-Misses-the-Bigger-Problem--Underachievers-by-A?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools  A book well worth reading for any teacher if you are trying to figure out what is going on in your students heads. What makes them tick? Why do some fight for every last point in their grades and focus on the achievement, and maybe not... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:18:07 GMT Terri Martin - Minneapolis Business Education Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10440-Minneapolis-Business-Education-Examiner~y2009m6d19-The-Overachievers-A-Look-at-High-School-Competition-Misses-the-Bigger-Problem--Underachievers-by-A?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools http://www.examiner.com/x-10065-Minneapolis-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Homeschool-lessons-abound-with-volunteering-for-nonprofits?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools Summer is a great time to let your kids explore their interests within the non-profit sector of your community. The wonderful aspects of various organizations are more than I will discuss here, but I do want to write a few words on the benefits they... Sun, 31 May 2009 20:36:39 GMT Chris Oldenburg - Minneapolis Homeschooling Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10065-Minneapolis-Homeschooling-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Homeschool-lessons-abound-with-volunteering-for-nonprofits?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Education_and_Schools